#PrideMonth

Pride Month Celebrated by Veterans Who Fight for Equality IAVA Supported Repeal of DADT, Emphasizes Why Diversity Matters To Veterans, National Security, Opposes Anti-Transgender House Amendment NEW YORK (June 29, 2017) — Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the leading post-9/11 veterans empowerment organization, issued the following statement in recognition of national LGBT Pride Month, celebrating and supporting LGBT Americans: “Diversity is a force multiplier for our armed forces as well as for our nation. Equality and inclusion are good for our national security. As a next-generation veterans empowerment organization, IAVA is proud of our record of standing with our LGBT brothers and sisters in arms. For many years, our courageous LGBT members and allies have led the charge for equality within VA and Department of Defense, ” said Paul Rieckhoff, Fou...